A choice can be an act of choosing, the option selected or the opportunity to choose.

The idea

Use make a choice, a choice between two routes and a choice of several books. In have no choice but to wait, the speaker presents waiting as the only option.

Examples

  • We made a choice after discussing the options.
  • The choice between the two routes was difficult.
  • You have a choice of several books.
  • She had no choice but to wait.
  • It is your choice, so take your time.
  • They explained the reasons for their choice.

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Watch out

A choice may mean the decision or the available range; context shows which meaning is intended.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the preposition before two alternatives. The choice ___ the two routes was difficult. (between / during)

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    between

    Between introduces the two alternatives.

  2. Choose the verb used with a choice. We discussed the options and ___ a choice. (made / did)

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    made

    Make combines with a choice for the act of choosing.

  3. Choose the meaning of the no-choice phrase. She had no choice but to wait: waiting was ___. (the only option / one of many options)

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    the only option

    No choice but to wait presents waiting as the only option.

Use it today

Describe a choice between two options and give a reason for your decision.